I know something about that war, and I never want to see that history repeated. But, my fellow Americans, it certainly can be repeated if the peace-loving democratic nations again fearfully practice a policy of standing idly by while big aggressors use armed force to conquer the small and weak.

I firmly believe that the army of persons who urge greater and greater centralization of authority and greater and greater dependence upon the Federal Treasury are really more dangerous to our form of government than any external threat that can possibly be arrayed against us.

The necessary and wise subordination of the military to civil power must be sustained.

Recognition of the Supreme Being was the first - the most basic - expression of Americanism.

The teaching of their ancient belief is filled with truth for the present day. Its profound sense of justice, nation to nation, man to man, is an essential part of every religious and social order. The health of our society depends upon a deep and abiding respect for the basic commandments of the God of Israel.

You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.

When people speak to you about a preventive war, you tell them to go and fight it. After my experience, I have come to hate war.